May 12
“Then the dragon was angry with the woman, and went off to make war on the rest of her offspring, on those who keep the commandments of God and bear testimony to Jesus.”
--Revelation 12:17
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Schools Block Student Access to Social Media
The school district of Madison, Wisconsin has launched a pilot project at several schools which will block student access to social media sites in order to help them re-engage with the world.
Adopted Son to Birth Mother: “Thank You!”
Australian radio DJ Ryan Jon is moving the world to tears this Mother’s Day after posting a series of videos in which he shares his adoption story, and the gratitude he feels in his heart for the birth mother who gave him the gift of life.
Johnnette is Going to the UN!
Our Lady’s superior peacemaking skills will be on display at the United Nations on May 12th in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Fatima apparitions – and Johnnette will be there!
Pope Heads to Fatima
Pope Francis will mark the 100th anniversary of the apparitions at Fatima, Portugal with a 25-hour visit during which time he will canonize the two youngest seers at a Mass expected to draw close to a half-million people.
Is the NY Governor’s Mansion Haunted?
New York Governor's Mansion, Albany, NYNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo describes himself as a big tough Italian guy – but he still gets the creeps every time he stays in the governor’s mansion in Albany.
Daily Rosary
May 11
“The Rosary is a powerful weapon to put the demons to flight and to keep oneself from sin.… If you desire peace in your hearts, in your homes, and in your country, assemble each evening to recite the Rosary. Let not even one day pass without saying it, no matter how burdened you may be with many cares and labors.”
– Pope Pius XI
Catholic College Commencement Speakers Improve This Year
Catholic identity continues to improve on Catholic campuses nationwide, but there are still a few holdouts who are planning on hosting commencement speakers this year who openly oppose Church teaching.
Life on Earth
May 10
“Recognize it or not, our life on earth is a warfare (see CCC, 409), and every day and age from the beginning of time tells the story of dour combat with diabolic forces, a war between good and evil. This battle originated in the heavens before the dawn of humanity but was not confined there. It spilled onto the earth, placing all generations of humanity in a perpetual state of general quarters.”
– Johnnette S. Benkovic and Thomas K. Sullivan
Reliquary of Holy Face Desecrated in Spain
A reliquary containing the veil believed to have been touched to the face of Christ by Veronica during the Passion was desecrated over the weekend.
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